Development of a Novel Methodology Using BMVC Staining as an Assistance to Cancer Cytological Diagnosis

Neck Mass Clinical Trial

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

3,6-bis(1-methyl-4-vinylpyridinium) carbazole diiodide (BMVC) is an inorganic chemical compound (Figure1). The uptake of BMVC in cancer cells and normal cells are different. Recently, a simple handheld device (Figure1) based on the fluorescence analysis of stained cells was established to instantly differentiate cancer cells from normal cells. The investigators want to quantitatively measure the fluorescence expression of BMVC in normal and cancer cells and explore the usefulness of this staining in head and neck lumps.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Neck Mass

• NCT number: NCT01301690
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
• Contact: Li-Jen Liao, MD
• Phone: +886-0-8967-1592
• Email: deniro@mail2000.com.tw
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2010